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Home My WebLink About1000-117.-1-13OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 Main Rd. & Youngs Ave. Southold, NY 11971 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Scott A. Hilary, LWRP Coordinator Date: May 6, 2009 Chapter 268, WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY REVIEW Administrative permit for JAMES BLACKLEY SCTM#117-1-13 JAMES BLACKLEY requests an Administrative Permit to trim the phragmites to 12" by hand, as needed. Located: 1455 Grathwohl Rd., New Suffolk. SCTM#117-1-13 The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to us, it is our recommendation that the proposed action is EXEMPT pursuant to § 268-3. MINOR ACTIONS -- Include the following actions, which are not subject to review under this chapter: FF. Cutting phragmites to no less than 12 inches and vegetative restoration. In the event that the proposed phragmites trimming is approved, the following (BMP) Best Management Practice is recommended: l) That native vegetation, including but limited to; Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), Northern Bayberry (Myricapensylvanica), Marsh Elder (Ivafrutescens), and Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halirnfolia) is not disturbed during trimming of Common Reed (Phragrnites australis): Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. . Town of Southold A. INSTRUCTIONS LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are ~ubject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus~ each answer must be explained in detail~ listing both supporting and non- suooortin~ facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold ' s website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION The Apphcafion has bean submi,ed to (check appropfiate respo~e): ~,1 ~ I ~,~ 1. of oc a .on h (a) Action mde~en ~ectly by Tom agency (e.g: capi~ '~ ~ ?'.~ m~mcaom plmg acfih,, agency reghiatio~*~j l~d ~6~) ~= , ,~ ~) F~ci~ ~s~ (e.g. ~ lo~, subsidy) ~' ~. ,~: " '~ (c) P~ a~rov~, ~ceme, ~ffificafion: '~ "~ ~/~ Nature and extent ofaction:/~'~ ~('{ fJ~i~ Site acreage: , Present land use: Present zon~g classification: If ~ application for ~e proposed action h~ been filed wi~ ~e Tom of Sou~old agency, ~e follo~g ~o~ation shill be pro~ed: (a) Nme of applic~t: (b) M~l~g ad&ess: (c) Telephone umber: Code (d) Application number, if any:. Will the actio~z~rectly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ~ No E__J If yes, which state or federal agency?. C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ~-~ Yes [] No ~Not Applicable At~ach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [--] No V~o~/ Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - P/olicies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~-~ Not-~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss/of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III - Policie~s P/ffges 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~] No~t--a Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - PoliCies Pages 16 throu/gh 21 for evaluation criteria ~-~ Yes ~-~ No[~t-~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through~ 32 ~ eval[~ criteria. Yes No Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 f~r evaluation criteria. [~ yes [] No I vi Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and waste~ See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. I ] Yes II No i vl Not Applicable PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resourcesof the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ~Not ~ Ye? No Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent ases in suitable locations. S~e LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes ~ No~L~Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconie Estuary and Town w/aters. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. [-] Yes ~-~ No~tZ--I Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for eva/luation criteria. ~ Yes [~ No~t--I Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section HI - Polieies;,~hges 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes ~ No~l '~1 Not Applicable PREPARED BY ~ ~/~~d~'~ TITLE DATE SURVEY OF PROPER T Y ~ r ~W SU~ou~ TOWN Of $OUTltOLO ._~__ OZK coum'~ ~ r. ~oo - 117 . 01-' ~ ' lCd-Il7. CH 05 DOROTHY SOU I'MOLD, t4 Y. ~ ¥.~. ~ NO.